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April 12, 2008
Why did the people ask Jesus to leave, even after He delivered the two demon-possessed men?
Fear of the unknown scares most people. Therefore, after hearing of Jesus' casting out of demons, community members probably got together and all fuelled each other's fear of the unknown powers of the Son of God. Seeming too foreign and mysterious, it was easier to bury their head in the sand by asking him to leave their territory

By: jules driver - April 12, 2008 - Public
Category: The Healing of Two Demon-possessed Men
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April 08, 2008
What was there about the centurian`s faith that so impressed Jesus?
Some of Jesus' own people did not have the faith that the "stranger" centurion had. A man of defence standing before a man of love and healing. Jesus was happy with that and it made a point to others.

By: jules driver - April 08, 2008 - Public
Category: The Faith of the Centurion
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April 07, 2008
Why was Jesus so willing, even eager, to heal the leper?
Jesus did not and still does not judge people according to our earthly standards. Therefore he just saw a man in need of his help who was willing to have faith that Jesus could heal him. I guess it's an analogy that no matter what depth of sickness/hurt we may be experiencing, Jesus is ever-present and willing to help us. There are no barriers in his Kingdom

By: jules driver - April 07, 2008 - Public
Category: The Man With Leprosy
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April 05, 2008
What are the good fruits that that we should look for in people that show they are not wolves?

The good fruits we shoould look for among people are consistency in the virtues and values according to Jesus' word- love, kindness, joy, peace, self-control, patience, gentleness. These qualities are ever-present in any circumstance and not just acted out. Good fruit is sweet, wholesome, at the right stage of maturity with none of it which needs to be discarded. Good fruit provides nourishment; Wolves prey on things for nourishment, there's a marked difference.

 


By: jules driver - April 05, 2008 - Public
Category: A Tree and Its Fruit
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April 04, 2008
Since God is such a generous giver, what is there that you (personally) should be asking Him for?
A personal relationship every living moment with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that "thy will be done"

By: jules driver - April 04, 2008 - Public
Category: Ask, Seek, Knock
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